Senators Owner Wants His ‘Heatley Bonus’ Money Back

from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun via Slam, It’s payback time for Eugene Melnyk. Sun Media has learned the Senators owner was so furious with being forced to shell out a $4-million bonus to Dany Heatley, who refused to accept a trade to the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, he has filed a grievance asking for his money back… It’s believed Melnyk not only claims the decision by Heatley to kill the deal cost him $4 million, it also hurt the club’s ability to sell season tickets because of the uncertainty in the Senators camp. more